Plan Your Weekend
parking & shuttle info
To support a safe and well-coordinated event, parking near the event site will be limited and pre-assigned to onsite safety, medical and production teams. Some areas surrounding the park may not be suitable for event parking - be aware of private land/lots when parking.
Attendees are encouraged to utilize the designated shuttle service for convenient and reliable access to the celebration.
Cornerstone, CARR and the Boys & Girls Club of Coleman will provide a complimentary park-and-ride shuttle on April 18th from 10:30 AM–12:00 AM.
Shuttles will depart from the Coleman school parking lots, at 303 W 15th Street, and drop guests in front of the courthouse. Our drop off point provides easy access to shopping and celebrations along Commercial Avenue, as well as the Coleman 150th Celebration at District 1876 Park.
Guests using the shuttle and parking lot must adhere to prohibited item guidelines: no weapons, outside food or beverages, or coolers will be permitted on the shuttles or inside the park grounds.
The final hour of shuttle loops will pick up from E Walnut St. and Commercial Ave to allow the celebration to continue after the park closes at 10pm.
Security Measures
To help ensure a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly environment, security screenings will be in place at all entry points for the Coleman 150 celebration. Guests should expect metal detector screenings and visual bag checks upon arrival.
There is no clear bag policy for this event; however, small purses, backpacks, and bags for personal items are permitted and will be subject to search. Lawn chairs are allowed and may be used in designated seating areas on the upper green space for amphitheater viewing. Baby strollers and wagons are also permitted. Guests are encouraged to allow additional time for entry, as security measures may slow arrival during peak hours.
For the safety of all attendees, certain items are not permitted on the event grounds. Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, alcohol, air horns or noise-making devices, bikes, banners or signage, firearms or weapons of any kind, fireworks, flag poles, laser pointers, selfie sticks, knives or sharp objects, and professional camera equipment, including detachable photography lenses over three inches in length.
Personal cameras and mobile phones are welcome for individual use provided they comply with the guidelines above. Credentialed media, City documentation teams, and approved photographers will be permitted to use professional equipment as authorized. Additional details regarding media credentials and photography guidelines will be shared closer to the event.
To maintain a safe, family-friendly atmosphere, concealed and open carry of firearms by private citizens will not be permitted anywhere within the celebration grounds during the Coleman 150 event.
Frequently Asked questions
What to expect at the park:
Food - 12 local food trucks will supply food and beverage for guests to purchase
Beverage - Concessions and NA beverages will be available from 11am-9:30pm
Bar - Bar Service will begin at 3pm
Activities - Park amenities will be open as well as event specific kids and adult activities and entertainers
MUSIC - We will have Local Bands playing on our Local’s Stage from 11am-5pm and then our main stage performances will begin at 5pm. Starting with William Beckmann, then Aaron Watson, and ending the night with Lady A.
Logistics:
Bathrooms - there will be an abundance of onsite port-a-potties
Security - we are monitoring guests through out the day while on park grounds to include a security check at arrival
Street Closures - to ensure the safety of event guests there will be street closers for event day and the days surrounding the event. That is the nature of putting on an event of this size! We will send an informative email to all who have registered the week of the event with street closures and need to know details!
Parking - there will be provided (at no cost) off-site parking with a shuttle service to the court house for easy access to the park and the Commercial Avenue businesses. Stay tuned - More info forthcoming!
Prohibited Items:
Weapons
Coolers with outside Food and Beverage
Professional Cameras
Feel free to bring:
Lawn Chairs
Strollers
Blankets
Don’t forget:
Your Sunscreen
To Visit Commercial Avenue for the Pop Up Shopping Experience and Downtown Retailers and Restaurants
Recommended hotels
IN COLEMAN
Coleman Liquor Beer and Wine
At Coleman Liquor Beer and Wine we are proud to serve the community of Coleman. We can't wait to celebrate 150 years with you all! To help celebrate this huge milestone we are offering 15% off all purchases for this one day only!
See you on April 18th, 2026 from 10am to 9pm!
Coleman heritage arts & preservation society
Ask me about 1876 Coleman history! Visit out new Coleman County timeline room at the Coleman Heritage Arts & Preservation Society.
Private tours on Saturdays 10am-12pm
Community Celebrations Around Town
Local businesses are joining in the fun with their own events, specials, and ways to celebrate Coleman’s 150th anniversary.
coleman businesses
Hosting a celebration of your own for the 150th weekend? Send us the details/Marketing pieces for your event, and we'll promote it here for all to see!